Best Schools in Ness County, KS
Ness County, KS has a total of 9 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 762 students attend Ness County, KS schools. On average, schools in Ness County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ness County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Ness County, KS
Ness County, KS has 3 high schools with 248 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Ness County score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ness County don't meet expectations.
1. Western Plains High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Plains • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students
2. La Crosse High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacrosse • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
3. Ness City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ness City • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 127 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ness County, KS
Ness County, KS has 3 middle schools with 148 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Ness County score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ness County underperform expectations.
1. La Crosse Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacrosse • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 48 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ness County, KS
Ness County, KS has 3 elementary schools with 366 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Ness County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ness County exceed expectations.
1. La Crosse Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacrosse • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 143 Students
2. Ness City Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ness City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 167 Students
3. Western Plains North Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 56 Students
4. Western Plains South Elem/jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 44 Students
5. Sacred Heart School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 56 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ness County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ness County, KS has a total population of 2,687 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ness County, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ness County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ness County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ness County, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ness County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
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- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 29%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Actual Test Scores: 24%
- Projected Test Scores: 27%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 30%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations